Course News Articles
Ready Golf – Pace of Play Reminder
We all know what “Ready Golf” is, don’t we? It means playing our shots when we’re ready. Right?… Wrong! Ready Golf means thinking ahead so that you’re ready to play when it is your turn. Ready Golf applies everywhere on the golf course – on the tees, on the fairways and on the greens. On The… Read More
Hot Weather: Look after yourself
In order to ensure a safe playing environment for all members and prevent unnecessary inconvenience to those wanting to play when the temperature rises the following will apply – Whenever the temperature reaches 40 degrees during play the siren will be blown and all players must leave the course and return to the club house… Read More
Reminder: Local Rule: 9th & 18th:
When playing the 9th or 18th hole and your ball ends up on the practice putting green or its fringe playing from this position is prohibited. You must take relief at the dropping zone and drop within 1 club length for the drop zone marker. No nearer the hole. The drop zones are marked by… Read More
Golf Cart Usage Policy
The beginning of the new year serves as a good time to remind all members of the policies surrounding golf cart usage here at Spring Valley. These guidelines are in place to ensure the safety of our members and guests while preserving the condition and playability of key areas of the golf course. Please take a… Read More
Course Care: Pitch Marks
It is everyone’s responsibility to take care of the course and that involves repairing pitch marks where appropriate. If you require education on the proper way to repair a pitch mark, please see a member of our Golf Service Centre team for a short tutorial. If you, and every golfer correctly repaired two pitch marks… Read More
Driving Range Maintenance Schedule – 2026
PLEASE NOTE THESE DATES MAY BE CHANGED TO ALLOW FOR SPECIAL EVENTS, OR LESS FREQUENT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS SOUTHERN RANGE Will be closed at 3pm the day prior, and reopen at 9am or when the maintenance is complete Southern Range Cutting Schedule 2026 Tuesday 6th of January Tuesday 20th of January Tuesday 3rd of February Tuesday… Read More
First Aid Tip: How to treat a Snake Bite
In Australia, there are approximately 4000 bites and around two deaths each year from venomous snake bites. The minimal death rate from venomous snake bites is due to the application of the Pressure Immobilisation Technique used to Provide First Aid . When camping, hiking, or enjoying your outdoor adventures, you need to be vigilant and prepared for any circumstances… Read More
MESSAGE FROM THE CAPTAIN – STAGE ONE GRAND OPENING
I am pleased to announce that the grand opening of stage one of the works will be on Saturday November 1st, in conjunction with the Presidents and Captain’s Trophy. This is an individual stableford event, with the trophy to be an aggregate competition – the two left columns will be the Presidents team, the two… Read More
Message from The Captain: September Course Update
Last week we were fortunate enough to have photographer Henry Peters onsite with his drone, and a chat with OCM lead, Mike Cocking and our Superintendent Craig Anthony, who provided an update on the works that have taken place so far in Stage One. Click on the image below to play the video – we… Read More
Member Notice – Course Work Zone
Dear Members, As part of our ongoing course maintenance and improvement works, certain areas of the course are designated as Work Zones. These areas are clearly marked and must not be entered under any circumstances. For the safety of our members, guests, and staff, and to allow our ground staff to complete their work efficiently,… Read More